ab|ba|cy

ab|ba|cy «AB uh see», noun, plural -cies.

1. the position or power of an abbot.

2. the term of office of an abbot.

3. the district or community ruled by an abbot. Also, abbotcy, abbotship.

╂[< Late Latin abbātia < abbās, -ātis abbot. See etym. of doublet abbey. (Cf. ↑abbey)]